When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy (And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves) with Sam Vander Wielen

If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "When I hit that next milestone, then I'll finally feel successful", this episode is a must-listen. This week, I sat down with Sam Vander Wielen, attorney-turned-entrepreneur, legal educator to over 350,000 online business owners, and author of the powerful new book When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy. Sam built a multi 7-figure business helping entrepreneurs legally protect themselves, while navigating the unimaginable: the back-to-back loss of both of her parents, a major surgery, and becoming a caretaker...all while launching and growing her business. We talk about: How she grew an email list of 46,000+ subscribers (even in a "less exciting" niche like legal!) Turning everyday moments into compelling marketing stories that connect, convert, and keep your audience engaged Why chasing milestones doesn't bring happiness, and what actually does What resilience really looks like when your personal life feels like it's falling apart This episode is raw, honest, and wildly inspiring. Whether you're in a season of hustle, heartbreak, or both, you'll walk away with permission to be human and keep showing up. About Sam Vander Wielen: Sam Vander Wielen is an attorney-turned-entrepreneur and the go-to legal educator for online business owners. As the founder of Sam Vander Wielen LLC, she created the internet's most trusted contract template shop, generating multi-seven-figure revenue annually. She's the author of When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy and host of the On Your Terms® podcast, where she dishes out no-fluff legal tips, honest marketing strategies, and practical business advice. Since 2017, she's helped over 350,000 entrepreneurs grow legally and confidently—while navigating profound personal loss and life-altering challenges.  Sam's Links:   →Get Your Book & Bonuses Here: https://samvanderwielen.com/book/ →Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samvanderwielen/  →Get Sam's SideBar Newsletter: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/easy-emails/    Meg's Links:   →I have ONE 1-1 coaching spot open. DM me "COACHING" on Instagram to apply: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney/    →Join my private podcast, MomLife Unfiltered: Business in the Balance: https://meganyelaney.com/private-podcast   →Craft Your Business Origin Story with the Business Story Blue Print: www.meganyelaney.com/business-story-blueprint